Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
The congregation, founded in 1854, is the oldest Jewish congregation in Texas; and it operates the Shlenker School.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Congregation Beth Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Congregation Beth Israel?
The application deadline for Congregation Beth Israel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Congregation Beth Israel is Westbury Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Shlenker School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Shlenker School
(Jewish)
5600 N. Braeswood Blvd.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 270-6127
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 270-6127
- miles
Gr: NS-5 | 400 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1
Yeshiva Torat Emet
(Jewish)
9730 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 721-3900
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 721-3900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
10420 Mullins Drive
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 791-9977
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 791-9977
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Parish School
(Catholic)
5927 Wigton Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-3434
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-3434
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Tuition listed
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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